Personal Gear

The US Special Operations Command has been quietly working on a high-tech battlesuit. Known as the Tactical Assault Light Operator Suit (TALOS), it aims...

Innovative power sources may help soldiers lighten their loads in battle zones. The new capabilities that could contribute to the US Army’s modernization priorities...

With recent and continuing world events regarding non-conventional warfare, the US ability to effectively fight and win in an environment that involves weapons of...

SignalEye is a software-only solution that uses machine learning technology to automate the classification of signals for situational awareness across the radio frequency (RF)...

The U.S. Army enhances the development of the Onyx exoskeleton, an external robotic skeleton attached to the lower body to improve performance. The technology...

Ceramic body armor provides great protection but can also be difficult to manufacture, notably in combining materials to create a strong composite. Ceramic armor...

Bullet technology today has been surpassed by the technology of personal body armor and that of vehicle armored plate. A new generation of high...

Military combat divers often conduct underwater missions in hazardous and zero visibility conditions. Critical to mission success is having accurate underwater compass and depth...

Protecting law enforcement officers and supplying them with situational awareness has become more and more important over the backdrop of evolving threats. A new...

With the advancements in weapon technology and the emergence of new models of bullets, soldiers and law enforcement officers need more advanced bulletproof vests....

During training and even operational missions, an unfortunately common occurrence among troops is death by friendly fire. The situation is even more difficult for...

The Lithuanian Army is preparing to receive an additional order of the G36 assault rifles, as part of a $12 million deal which specifically...

Soldiers equipped with a variety of attachments to their M4s and M16s, such as aim lasers and night vision scopes, more often than not...

It was recently announced that the U.S. Marine Corps has picked the Heckler & Koch M27 as its new infantry rifle. The new rifle...

The need to develop user-friendly, efficient and cost-effective solutions is constantly growing. A most recent example of this trend is the recently developed LifeCard...

A new US Army initiative aims to produce a smart, ultra-compact weapon design for specific missions. This discreet and easy-to-conceal weapon will also enable...

India has been indigenously developing a smart combat helmet that will supply its soldiers with enhanced situational awareness. The Indian Institute of Technology IIT-Ropar...

Intra-soldier wireless (ICW) technology seeks to link pieces of the infantry warfighter's kit, such as wearable computers, radios, and electro-optical rifle sights without cumbersome...

A prototype of an advanced helmet-mounted vision system is being tested in the Bradley Fighting Vehicle, one of the U.S. Army's most notable ground...

A new wearable search and rescue solution has been developed for Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) operations when GPS signals are unavailable. The battlefield...

The U.S. Army is reportedly developing new weapons to replace the current M249 squad automatic weapon and the M4A1 carbine. The new 6.8mm next-generation...

India has been pursuing the goal of indigenization and self-reliance, applying an additional aspect of the central government's 'Make in India' initiative. India’s Defense Acquisition...